Hackers allegedly stole $2.3 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party
The party's chairman says the FBI is investigating the attack.
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Senators ask FTC to investigate how social networks curate content
They're hoping to address bias allegations through regulators.
House of Representatives passes bill to restore net neutrality
But it's still unlikely the Save the Internet Act will become law.
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FBI investigates fake texts sent to House Republicans
The faker posed as VP Pence's press secretary.
Facebook suspends accounts for pushing false info in Alabama election
Online disinformation campaigns are a domestic affair, too.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai will meet US officials to discuss censorship
Finally filling that empty chair.
Why are Trump and sex workers angry about shadow banning?
Twitter is facing backlash for seemingly censoring Republicans.
Facebook and Twitter met with GOP leaders over tech’s liberal bias
Both are trying to address complaints of censorship.
Google search showed ‘Nazism’ as a California Republican Party ideology
The company said its systems let through vandalized Wikipedia information.
Trump's former digital advisor will manage his re-election bid
He will also help Republican candidates in the 2018 midterms.
Twitter bans Congressional candidate after racist image
The social network is making good on its promise of fighting hate.
Russian hackers had hundreds of US targets in addition to the DNC
They also went after top US officials and defense contractors.
Republicans call for investigation into EPA use of encrypted chats
They worry officials are breaking rules when discussing Trump policies.
Republicans propose banning livestreams on the House floor
It's officially to maintain order, but it would conveniently silence dissent.
FCC Republicans promise to limit net neutrality when 'possible'
They're eager to please carrier lobby groups when they gain power.
Election take on 'The Oregon Trail' is almost too realistic
'The Voter Suppression Trail' is a commentary on attempts to deny minorities their rights.
Memes made the presidential debate great again
Laughing together is better than sobbing alone.
Democrats slam Republicans fighting the internet handover
They see opposition to international control as playing into Russia's hands.
Illinois politician resigns after fighting social network fakes
Ron Sandack's troubles with Facebook and Twitter led him to question his stay in office.
34The 2016 RNC was celebratory and friendly, both online and off
The vitriol and bigotry on Twitter didn’t spill into the streets of Cleveland.
